BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Shafter Police Department and the City of Shafter announced the appointment of Brian Knox as the new Assistant Chief of Police on Tuesday, effective November 17th.
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Officials said over the past two years, the department has nearly doubled its sworn-in and professional staff. New programs and technologies have also been introduced to enhance safety.
The department stated in part:
As the department continues to grow, so do our responsibilities. The addition of an Assistant Chief provides critical leadership capacity and ensures we remain effective, responsive, and well-supported at every level.Comment with Bubbles
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Knox resigned from the McFarland Police Department in October 2025, where he had been since 2022, starting his tenure as a police sergeant. He was appointed as interim police chief by the McFarland City Council in 2023.
He began his law enforcement career in 1992 as a detention deputy with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, and later became a deputy.